Updating previous reports, the Chicago White Sox have placed RP Erick Threets (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list because of a torn ulnar collateral ligament, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He will visit Dr. Lewis Yocum Tuesday, Aug. 31. "I've been a little tight all season in the elbow," Threets said. "I had a flexor tendon tear last season, and I think I pushed it a little too hard and tore the ligament."

Chicago White Sox RP Erick Threets (elbow) will miss the rest of the season and is expected to miss all of the 2011 season after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament Friday, Aug. 27, reports Doug Padilla, of ESPNChicago.com. Threets is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Chicago White Sox RP Erick Threets (elbow) left the game against the New York Yankees Friday, Aug. 27, because of a left elbow injury, according to The Associated Press. X-rays were negative and he is expected to undergo an MRI exam Saturday, Aug. 28.